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ITIL 5: A future-oriented framework for modern IT Service Management

September 2026 - Organizations operate in an increasingly complex digital environment in which Agile, DevOps, AI, and digitalization have become commonplace. With ITIL...

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Digital / IT Transformation

Stan van der Vliet et al.

ISO certification vs. ISAE assurance

September 2026 - ISO certification and ISAE assurance are often treated as interchangeable but they provide fundamentally different levels of confidence. Discover when...

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Audit & Assurance

Lars Mion MSc RA et al.

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September 2025 - It is almost inevitable to use the term AI in any publication, marketing brochure, press release or investor event. On...

drs. ing. Ronald Koorn RE CIPP/E

Will professional magazines survive AI?

August 2025 - Magazines have existed for more than 350 years. In the business world, they have played a pivotal role in informing...

drs. ing. Ronald Koorn RE CIPP/E

Editorial

December 2024 - Writing editorials is probably the most ungrateful task of an Editor-in-Chief. Would anyone miss the editorial when it’s absent? As...

drs. ing. Ronald Koorn RE CIPP/E

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ir. Niek de Jong et al.

Organizing (IT) control and strengthening assurance in ESG reporting

June 2026 - Europe’s sustainability rulebook continues to evolve with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) “Omnibus” adjustments. Timelines are shifting, scope changes...

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Data & Analytics

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Lars Mion MSc RA

, Jelmer Hermsen MSc

, ir. Niek de Jong

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Willem Venter MBA et al.

Mastering IT SAP integration in M&A: recommended best practices for success

March 2026 - In today’s fast-paced business environment, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common strategies for companies looking to expand their market reach,...

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Business & IT Value

Authors:

Borana Luka

, Vinodh Prabhu Madras

, Willem Venter MBA

Vangjel Gjorgjiev LL.M. et al.

Navigating the next phase of the Digital Services Act: audits, Codes of Conduct, guidelines, and enforcement actions

February 2026 - The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation designed to create a safer and more transparent online environment. The...

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Audit & Assurance

Governance Risk & Compliance

Authors:

Manon van Rietschoten MSc RE RA, Digital MBA

, Vangjel Gjorgjiev LL.M.

, Kay de Vries

Serap Tutkun et al.

The true cost of cutting corners: why regulatory compliance should be a priority

January 2026 - In today’s complex regulatory environment, companies face increasing pressure to comply with a myriad of laws and regulations. This article...

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Governance Risk & Compliance

Authors:

Rebecca Kozlowski

, Serap Tutkun

A quality model for custom software systems supporting portfolio management

January 2026 - Effective management of a custom system and efficient use of available resources require insight into its various, largely technical, aspects....

Kevin Bankersen MSc et al.

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Digital / IT Transformation

Authors:

Kevin Bankersen MSc

, Drs. Joost Koedijk CISA CISM

Alex van der Harst et al.

The International Digital Reporting Standard in the Netherlands

September 2025 - In this article, we outline the contours of the NOREA International Digital Reporting Standard (IDRS), formerly known as the NOREA...

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Governance Risk & Compliance

Authors:

Alex van der Harst

, Mariska de Kort

, Ronald van Langen

and 2 more

Pieter van Houten MSc RE CISA et al.

AI Assurance strategies for black box models: how auditors should be ready for the AI Act

September 2025 - AI systems need to be safe, reliable, and trustworthy, and their operation needs to be explainable. However, although the AI...

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Audit & Assurance

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Pieter van Houten MSc RE CISA

, Frank van Praat MA MSc RE

Securing the smart future: the need for product security

August 2025 - Smart devices are everywhere: in homes, offices, and critical infrastructure. Each connection introduces risk; each vulnerability invites attack. The European...

Ben Raskin Scheuten, MEng

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Cyber Security & Privacy

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Ben Raskin Scheuten, MEng

Low-Code, high impact: the new frontier of AI accessibility

July 2025 - AI is no longer confined to research labs or elite developer teams – it’s now a strategic imperative across industries....

Swatantra Kumar, M. Tech

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Business & IT Value

Digital / IT Transformation

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Swatantra Kumar, M. Tech

Alwin Lijdsman MSc RA

Becoming a data hero: a non-programmer’s journey to mastering data

May 2025 - In today’s data-centric world, professionals across all fields are expected to make data-driven decisions. But what if you’re not a...

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Data & Analytics

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Alwin Lijdsman MSc RA

Unveiling the potential of machine learning-driven asset management

May 2025 - Learn about the ongoing impact of cutting-edge work leveraging machine learning models for asset management within the Dutch railway network....

Joe F. Juffermans PhD et al.

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Data & Analytics

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Job Wegman

, Redmer Bertens PhD

, Joe F. Juffermans PhD

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